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28 October 2024

Newsletter: Banksy's “Girl With Balloon” And Rare Items To Go Under The Hammer at Julien’s Auctions

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Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading entertainment auction house, announced “Under Duress: The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides Auction,” a rare historic opportunity to own an unparalleled collection of over 150 of Banksy’s most iconic works, early career sketches, notes, and personal artifacts. The collection is owned by Steve Lazarides, who worked with Banksy for 11 years, starting in 1997 as his photographer, later agent, strategist, and even minder, who accompanied Banksy in creating many iconic pieces. The sale will occur this Halloween, October 31st, 2024, in a live and online auction at Julien’s Auctions.

Witness Steve Lazarides talk about his collection in this exclusive 30-minute documentary video from Julien's: UNDER DURESS: The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides https//youtu.be/BK-d_b_fU6U
Highlights of the sale include:

“This astonishing collection assembled and lovingly kept for over 25 years by his closest associate and partner, Steve Lazarides, offers an unprecedented look at the history and path of the man that would become the world’s most famous and visionary artist named Banksy,” said Darren Julien, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “This auction featuring many of Banksy’s earliest works, most recognizable pieces and personal effects is a historic opportunity for the next caretaker to own the most comprehensive and definitive archive of Banksy’s legacy.”


Banksy | Drill Rat Original Hand-Cut Stencil

US$100,000-200,000

Banksy | Antenna Chimp Head Original Hand-Cut Stencil

US$40,000-60,000

Banksy | Girl With Balloon (aka Balloon Girl) Proof Print (A)

US$60,000-80,000

Banksy | Rude Copper "Fuckers" Proof Print

US$40,000-60,000

Banksy | Love Is In The Air (aka Flower Thrower) Proof Print

US$40,000-60,000

Banksy | Turf War Exhibition Owned and Worn Special Edition Puma Sneakers with the name "Banksy" embroidered to the interiors

US$40,000-60,000


Banksy | Laugh Now Proof Print

US$30,000-50,000

Banksy | Pictures on Walls (POW) Handwritten Modern Toss Invite Text. The paper bears an image of "Dog Save The Queen."

US$10,000-20,000

Banksy | A Series of Original Erotic Art Concept Sketches

US$10,000-20,000

Banksy | Bomb Hugger (aka Bomb Love) Proof Print (A)

20,000-40,000 美元

Banksy | Burner Phones for Contacting Banksy (15)

20,000-40,000 美元


Banksy | Monkey Queen Proof Print

10,000-20,000 美元




LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
“under duress: The banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides auction” Thursday, October 31st
Julien's Studios 13007 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249
10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in Live Auctions:
  • Bid with Julien's Auctions online.
  • Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative.
  • Bid in person in the room at our auction events.
  • Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling (1) 310-836-1818

Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin

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